Prof Noakes talks Banting at UKZN

A WORKSHOP entitled Reversing the greatest blunder in the history of medicine. Can South African medical science (and activism) lead the way? will be presented by Professor Tim Noakes on Thursday, 13 August from 10am to noon at the Graduate School of Business Auditorium, Westville Campus, UKZN.

The public, staff and students of UKZN, medical and health practitioners and anyone interested in learning and debating about the low carb, medium protein and high fat approach to nutrition known as the Banting diet. This platform provides you with an opportunity to interact with Professor Noakes.

Noakes has published more than 750 scientific publications, has been cited more than 16 000 times in the scientific literature, and is rated an A1 scientist by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. He has written several highly successful books including Lore of Running (4th Edition), which is considered the “bible of the sport” for which he received the UCT Book Award.

The Real Meal Revolution, co-authored with Jonno Proudfoot, David Grier and Sally-Ann Creed, was launched in November 2013 and has sold more than 200 000 copies in its first year and has become the largest selling ebook in South African publishing history. It is being released internationally at the end of July 2015 with multiple translations. He has been the recipient of several prestigious national and international awards for excellence in research and his contributions to the field of sports and the science of physical exercise.

RSVP to will.ukzn@gmail.com no later than Wednesday 5 August.